Black Butte XXII
Deschutes Brewery

Black Butte XXIIBlack Butte XXII
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From:
Deschutes Brewery
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Imperial Porter
ABV:
11%
Score:
94
Avg:
4.24 | pDev: 12.03%
Reviews:
54
Ratings:
126
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 02, 2020
Added:
Jun 17, 2010
Wants:
  77
Gots:
  30
Released June 2010, Draft-only, after a problem with bottles detailed here: http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/blog/2010/06/28/black-butte-xxii-cancelation/

Imperial "Porter brewed with cocoa nibs, orange and natural flavors added, with 25% aged in Bourbon Barrels"
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Ratings by nickd717:
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Reviewed by nickd717 from California

4.04/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Growler thanks to Arbitrator I believe.

Looks nasty in the growler, but not bad at all in the glass. Near pitch black in color with a small tannish head that has average retention.

The smell is very interesting. Roasted malt, chocolate, anise, and orange peel.

Flavor is good as usual for the Black Butte series. Dark chocolate, coffee, hops, slightly tart orange peel (which I initially suspected was infection), and chili peppers, but not much chili heat.

Smooth on the mouthfeel with medium-full body and soft carbonation.

Solid stuff overall. Beat expectations. Still not sold on the claim that this wasn't infected, but I'll admit it's possible. This is great and flavorful for a porter, but at 11% ABV I put it more in the Imperial Porter/Stout category.
Jul 08, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.4 by jason_nwx from Oregon

Nov 02, 2020
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

4.33/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Puts together the black and brown formula in the appearance, brown slight edge, super thin head 1/6". Aroma was complex full of chocolate, bourbon, vanilla, peppers even a small citrus edge.

This was pretty cool how the peppers and everything kind of took their turn. Each aroma/flavor was complimentary and not domineering. Great smooth mouthfeel, alcohol tamed, this is my fave anniversary BB edition yet, sucked about the bottles though.
Jul 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Bunuelian from Minnesota

Mar 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.9 by nathanmiller from New York

Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by t2grogan from Arizona

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by neckbeardnation22 from Maryland

Oct 27, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by ZappBrannigan from Alabama

Aug 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by JoelClark from Idaho

Aug 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by deschutes_fan from California

Jul 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by GRG1313 from California

Jul 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Jul 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by TX-Badger from Texas

May 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by MNBeer1017 from Minnesota

Apr 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by HoudiniRN from Minnesota

Apr 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by TboneRN from Minnesota

Apr 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Dave2234 from Minnesota

Apr 27, 2014
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Reviewed by deebo from Michigan

3.38/5  rDev -20.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
On tap at red cow. 3+ yrs old. Haven't tried before so no reference point for a fresh version.
A-Served in a teku glass with a finger of rocky sticky tan head. Looks black as hell.
S-aromas of sweet dark fruits, roasted malts, and a little vanilley bourbon.
T-sweet dark malts. Some back end bourbon bite. Not getting much of the fresh barrel wood/vanilla character.
M-not as thick as the previous 2 yrs of this anniversary porter. A tad cloying with just a bit of burn but the sweetness cuts it.
O-fun to try. Has gotten a bit cloying but still quite a bit of roasted malt character and some bourbon character.
Apr 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by MNBeerGeek from Minnesota

Apr 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Mar 21, 2014
Black Butte XXII from Deschutes Brewery
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 126 ratings